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How Men and Women are Impacted by Depression- How Homeopathy Can Change Your Mental Outlook - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Renita HerrmannHow Homeopathy Can Change Your Mental Outlook When I had just finished homeopathy school, I took a case of a young boy that was having trouble in school. He told me his teacher was mean, he didn’t like her. Of course, there were other problems: bedwetting, ADHD, diet requirements no mother ...
Views: 1710(2 votes) - HOW TEACHERS CAN HELP TO RAISE STUDENTS’ SELF ESTEEM - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Jennifer McLeodTeachers and schools can play a major role in helping to raise a student’s self esteem as this helps to bolster the self worth and resilience of students. Self esteem is an aspect of how we value ourselves; and can affect our trust in other people, in our abilities, and affects relationships. ...
Views: 1709 - Dear Dr. Romance: I don't want to hear my kids cry anymore - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I feel like I am going crazy I don't want to hear my kids cry anymore, I don't have enough money for anything, I don''t have anyone that I can trust to watch my kids, because they are going through some seperation anxiety because I am the one that takes care of them day in and ...
Views: 1706(1 vote) - Common Depression Symptoms to Watch Out For - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauA romance gone wrong, a death of a loved one, a disappointment in your endeavours are just a few of the reasons why we become sad. Sadness and grief are normal. It’s just how the body reacts and cope to some of life’s stressors. Typically, most people will heal and then revert back to their ...
Views: 1705(3 votes) - Three Questions To Start You Down The Road To Happiness - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Becky Yancey WaggamanPeriodically it can be most beneficial to stop and ask yourself how “happy” or “content” are you with your life. You are really the only person who truly knows. Not only are you the only one who knows but you are the only one who is responsible and can actually choose happiness and purpose for ...
Views: 1705(1 vote) - What Are Some of the Telltale Signs of Depression? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Diana KetchenWhen it comes to depression, things may not seem the way they once were. Little things that once made a person happy might not bring any joy anymore. In others depression might show different signs, but there are certainly some telltale signs of depression you can watch for. When you have ...
Views: 1704 - “I Felt Depressed!" - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn the beginning of 2012 and throughout 2013, I would often feel flat, and at times, it was a challenge for me to get out of bed in the morning. While this was going on, there was another part of me found it hard to accept how I felt. I believed that I couldn’t allow myself to experience ...
Views: 1701 - Anger Management: Treat Depression to Treat Anger? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Joe JamesHows this for a head turner - the best anger management technique for some people may be to treat them for depression. Depression, goes the old saying, is anger turned inward. In my experience, its just the opposite - anger is depression turned outward. Where am I coming from? Well, ...
Views: 1700 - 5 Simple tips to reduce anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from Lawrence Michaels1. Regular relaxation Bound to frustrate someone who suffers from severe anxiety I know but I am talking about doing this at a time when you are not anxious, or less anxious compared to the times when it becomes a problem. Take advantage of those times by purposely finding a way to feel even ...
Views: 1697 - Too Depressed or Stressed to Enjoy the Holidays? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2023 from Debra BurdickHow are you feeling right now, at this time of year? Do you feel like you have way too much to do? I know I do. On top of all the tasks we usually do every day, there are gifts to buy and wrap, parties to attend (or give), h'eour d'eouvres to make, perhaps a Christmas tree to buy or put ...
Views: 1697 - Teen Suicide and Social Media - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2018 from Sam VakninTeen Suicide and Social Media By Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" Social media and the devices that they run on are designed to be addictive, as many industry executives have confessed. Addiction is always punctuated by periods of withdrawal and its “cold ...
Views: 1696 - ADHD Linked to Early Life Instability & Sleep Problems - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Byron RichardsA new Canadian study analyzes the sleep habits from children age 1.5 to 5 years looking for an association between sleep problems and the development of ADHD. The study confirms something I have been pointing out for a number of years – that an unstable family sets the “stress thermostat” into ...
Views: 1695(2 votes) - Fighting for My Mental Health: Battling My Insurance Company for Coverage - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2017 from B.L. AckerI have struggled with depression my entire life. Before I even knew what mental illness was, back in a time when it was the gorilla in the room that nobody talked about, I knew something was different within myself. Off. Wrong. Unlike many people suffering from depression that can pinpoint a ...
Views: 1695 - Is My Child Depressed? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Father DaveNot many people recognise the degree of the sad extent of depression in young people. Juvenile depression is largely assumed to be a relatively atypical thing. In reality though, childhood anxiety and depression is one of the most persistent problems in our community today. When full-blown ...
Views: 1695 - Living With Haemophilia – Symptoms and Management - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2017 from Gaurav GautamOverview Haemophilia is a blood disorder, which is somewhat rare, and which hampers the blood’s ability to clot. Haemophilia is usually inherited, although there are different types of haemophilia.Haemophilia A, or Classical Haemophilia, is the most common form, and is caused by having reduced ...
Views: 1692 - Never Give Up - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Krystal KuehnLife can be hard, unfair, painful, and confusing. Sometimes it is overwhelming and we feel defeated. We may face situations that we do not think we can overcome and we just want to give up. We may lose faith and give up on ourselves, on others, and sometimes on life itself. Following are ...
Views: 1692(1 vote) - Follow Your Heart...Dare to be Happy - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2013 from Eloryia RAThere are many different ways to follow your heart to your happiness and all the other wonderful things you intend to have in your life. The quickest way is being free to express the magnificent spirit of you without concern of the opinion or judgment of others. Do not allow your ego to ...
Views: 1689(1 vote) - Non-Surgical Options to Deal with Degenerative Disc Disease - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2013 from Igor StilerNon-surgical options such as physical therapy, spinal decompression, and chiropractic manipulation can treat degenerative disc disease. Aging affects many parts of the body. Degenerative disc disease occurs as a result of the aging of the spine. However, younger people can also be affected ...
Views: 1687 - How to Combat Postpartum Depression - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Danica SusanDo you think you have postpartum depression? Don’t worry because there is nothing wrong with you. Postpartum depression affects most mothers, especially new moms. It is also commonly known as “baby blues” and it is caused by the sudden changes in your hormones. Most women experience the symptoms ...
Views: 1686(1 vote) - Marriage after Sobriety - by Submitted on May 16, 2017 from Darlene LancerWhen long-awaited sobriety finally arrives, partners expect their past relationship problems will disappear. Often, there is a “honeymoon” period when they’re on their best behavior and reaffirm their love and commitment. After all that they’ve been through together, they have high hopes for a ...
Views: 1685(2 votes) - How to live sane in an insane world - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Bruce SullivanIn Viktor Frankl's book, "Man's Search for Meaning," he gives the vivid and detail account of his experiences in a concentration camp of World War II under Adolf Hitler's reign of terror. The descriptive's are emotionally moving and will evoke fear in anyone who reads this work. It is the ...
Views: 1684(3 votes) - SOCIOPATH OR NARCISSIST? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2016 from Darlene LancerIf you’re in an abusive relationship, you may wonder if your partner is a narcissist or sociopath and whether or not the relationship will improve. If so, or if you recently ended such a relationship, it can undermine your self-esteem and ability to trust yourself and others. The labels ...
Views: 1684(1 vote) - How hypnotherapy can help with different problems and issues? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2018 from Lynda HudsonThese so-called ‘entertainment’ programmes have a lot to answer for! I have to say that they fail to make me laugh but judging by their popularity obviously some people find them amusing. I tuned in to some such show last year just to see what it was all about but I could only bear it for ten ...
Views: 1683 - The power of music to affect moods - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2003 from Ian HewittUsing Popular Songs to Alleviate Depression After using songs and music to teach English in Japan for over 12 years, it occured to me that music had a strong effect on the mood of all listeners. I started to research the subject and found that although music is not required for human survival, ...
Views: 1683(1 vote) - How a Probiotic Colon Cleanse Can Revitalize Your Health - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearYour digestive system plays a major role in your overall health. 60 to 80 percent of your immune system is located there, according to Dr. Isaac Eliaz, MD. The digestive system is a strong yet delicate ecosystem, finely balancing bad and good bacteria. The good bacteria are known as probiotics. ...
Views: 1682 - How to Avoid The Great Depression - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe would all rather not see a second coming of The Great Depression which followed the stock market crash of 1929. Central bankers across the globe have been rushing to reduce interest rates drastically in 2008/9 and some of them are resorting to Quantitative Easing (QE) at present with some ...
Views: 1682 - The Answer to Human Suffering, Part One: Life With a Lost Heart - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Glenn BergerEveryone has problems. People everywhere, and for all time, have been searching for an answer to the great mystery of human folly and self-inflicted suffering. As a psychotherapist, people come to me to provide them with some wisdom, knowledge, expertise and direction on how to find their way ...
Views: 1681(1 vote) - Fighting Depression Naturally - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Dan MichealsThere are ways in fighting depression. So if you are currently suffering from depression, this article can help you to now those ways. If you suspect your loved ones or yourself to be suffering from this mental illness, you must take instant action before the situation turns worse as it will if ...
Views: 1676(1 vote) - How to Cope with Depression - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Rosemary PriceDepression is one of the most awful things to get a handle on because you can be feeling dreadful yet to the outside World you look alright. You may have been feeling fine six months ago and now you are telling them that you wish you were dead, you are suicidal, you cannot get any enthusiasm to ...
Views: 1676(1 vote) - Self Hypnosis - The Best Solution for Stress Management and Gambling Addiction - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from marth rikinHypnosis treatment has turned into more conventional and agreeable to the therapeutic world in few years, even in Australia. However lots of people still believe Self Hypnosis treatment as a something what is a challenge. Despite these misgivings, the sheer numbers of people seeking hypnosis ...
Views: 1676 - What Is The Best Way To Support Someone Who Self Harms? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2013 from Jennifer McLeodThere is a myth that those who self harm are seeking attention; on the contrary, people who self harm are known to keep their actions private. Common reasons such as shame or fear prevent the individual from asking for help; this is why an important factor into supporting people who self harm is ...
Views: 1676(1 vote) - 3 Ways To Have A Beautiful Mind, Starting Today - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Claire Vorster‘I think, therefore I am’ exclaimed Rene Descartes the famous French Philosopher. He could very well have said ‘How I think determines how I am’. Put it another way, you are what you think. Thoughts are extremely powerful tools that can determine not only our moods but also our decisions and ...
Views: 1673(1 vote) - BREAKUP RECOVERY - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2016 from Darlene LancerBreakups can be severely painful. Love stimulates such powerful and pleasurable neuro-chemicals that rejection can feel like withdrawal from a drug. It can compel us to engage in obsessive thinking and compulsive behavior, even in animals. Rejection and breakups are especially hard for ...
Views: 1673(1 vote) - Depression and Memory Loss - Is There a Connection? - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Greg FrostThere is a very big connection when you are talking about depression and memory loss and this is because of how depression works and how it affects the body and the mind. At its most unpleasant, depression leaves a small amount of corners of the human mind safe and sound. Countless people ...
Views: 1673 - Don't Listen to Those Who Tell You EVERYTHING is Your Fault: When this Happens, It's Time to Walk Away! - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Ronda Behnke“Everything that happens in your life is either because you subconsciously wanted it to happen or it is a mirror of your own inner beliefs.” The absurdity of this statement, and others like it, were not realized until Rachel was scribbling her Last Will and Testament. There was no ...
Views: 1672 - Features of Open MRI - by Submitted on May 22, 2013 from Igor StilerMRI is the sophisticated technology used to scan the organs, tissue and bones to detect abnormalities. Open MRI comes with many features that help overcome the limitations associated with the traditional closed technique. MRI is the sophisticated technology used to scan the organs, tissue ...
Views: 1672(1 vote) - Our Emotions - The Purpose of the Emotional Spectrum - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Rebecca CherryWe are living in a unique period of time, where the world, and everyone in it is experiencing, processing and releasing the eons of trauma and pain through the evolutionary transformation we are currently undergoing. Many of us are overwhelmed, if not depressed, and without a clear understanding ...
Views: 1671 - The Therapeutic Benefits of Dog Therapy on Clinical Depression - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Dave KanofskyYears ago I owned a dog named Sparkles. He was a cross between a Cocker Spaniel, Poodle and Beagle. Sparkles loved to play and he was a very affectionate animal. He lived for 13 years. I don't know what it is about dogs but they definitely can sense when their masters are experiencing a ...
Views: 1671(1 vote) - How to Emotionally Recover From Bankruptcy - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2017 from Jessica McMohenIf you owned a failed business, accumulated more debt than you could handle, or suffered some sudden expenditure, you may have had to file for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy has a number of logistical side effects, including crashing your credit score for up to 10 years, but some of the worst effects ...
Views: 1670 - Rejection Sucks: Build Mental Strength to Bounce Back Quick - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonTalking to a pretty girl. Applying for your dream job. Letting a friend or family member read a short story you wrote. The fear of rejection can stop most people from even trying. For those that do try and meet with rejection, the pain of it can be enough to stop them from ever giving it another ...
Views: 1670 - Why Wing Therapy™ (with B.B. Berg) makes people so happy? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from BB BergWhy Wing Therapy™ makes people so happy? As a young girl one of the things I wanted to be when I grew up was a scientist. It didn’t quite work out that way as I turned out to be an artist. I’ve dedicated my life, for these almost 40 years, to the Performing Arts and Teaching these Arts. ...
Views: 1670(1 vote) - Warning Signs for Teens With Learning Disabilities - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Dore' FrancesLearning disabilities affect the brain's capability to analyze and process information. If your teen is exhibiting the signs of a learning disability, have his doctor check him for hearing or vision troubles to make sure the problem is not physical. If these sensory skills are intact, your ...
Views: 1668(1 vote) - CBT Counseling - Should You Try It? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dr GraySelecting the right time to make a change through CBT Counseling will help you to follow through with the decision once it has been made. There are three things to consider here; your general life circumstances, the balance between the pros and cons of making the change, and where you place the ...
Views: 1667(1 vote) - Risks with Expressive Writing - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2013 from Caroline MacroryMost people have, at some point or another, put pen to paper and recorded their innermost thoughts and feelings. This is often referred to as Expressive Writing or journalling. Evidence shows that Expressive Writing helps us to process emotions, reflect on our feelings and gain new insights. ...
Views: 1667 - 15 Ways to Banish the Holiday Blues - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2008 from Judith AlbrightIf we are to believe advertisements and the media, the holidays should be a glittering magic time when dreams come true and all expectations are met. While that might happen on TV, in real life people don’t usually resolve all their problems and live happily ever after in an hour. For ...
Views: 1661 - Christmas & Depression - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from John AllanChristmas and depression Christmas is a time of the year, when depression is likely to occur. Some authorities report that the rate of suicide is highest around this time of the year. So why would this be, when Christmas is supposed to be such a wonderful time? When we gain an ...
Views: 1661(1 vote) - Depression Help – Psychotherapy through Instant Dream Translation - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Christina SponiasIf you are depressed all the time simply start writing down your dreams in a dream journal. You’ll discover a psychotherapist who sends you important messages in your own dreams. The unconscious mind that produces your dreams has a divine origin and works like a natural doctor. If you don’t ...
Views: 1660 - Today Is A New Day -- Anything Is Possible - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Kimberley CohenYou wake up; it’s a new dawn, a new day, and yet somehow it doesn’t feel much different than the day before. It’s like today has yesterday written all over it. Not only is it the same routine as the day before with perhaps a few variances here and there, but the feelings of yesterday may have ...
Views: 1659(1 vote) - Using the latest technology to improve your mental state - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Ward BrownBrainwave stimulation, also known as brainwave synchronization and brainwave entrainment itself has been around for over 70 years. Its name comes from the discovery entrainment by a Dutch scientist named Christian Huygens in 1665. This is physics in action, Christian Huygens observed with two ...
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